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Y932 KNF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,456 mi
Last recorded28,456 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 KNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear service brake reqirement only just met

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to examine but suspect both front to rear brake pipes to be in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 28,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear service brake reqirement only just met

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to examine but suspect both front to rear brake pipes to be in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,820 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,159 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,099 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 21,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 11,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,518 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 4,518 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 3,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,930 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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Y932 KNF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y932 KNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y932 KNF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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